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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
2
Discover a wide silk petticoat selection to match any suit or dress. Changeables, plaids, stripes and plain options in all shades. Scalloped ruffles and pleated ruffles with many featuring shirring. Prices range from four fifty to twelve fifty.
A pew lot of serges Ottomans Mohaks wool velours and other wool dress fabrics arrived. The sale features plain colors and fanciful patterns in the season's newest tones by the yard.
Positively the smartest coat and skirt materials shown. Wool velours in coral, gold and old rose shades. Plaids and stripes in blues greens mustard pane? pad 56 inches wide. The yard price between $2.50 and $3.75.
See the new East Indian rib bons in vivid high colors favored for bags and millinery purposes. We invite you to view the latest patterns and selections available for unveiling and purchase.
Vie introduces spring cretonnes with colonial chintzes shadowy verdure patterns and modern black stripe designs. The range promises suitable designs for any room including wall treatments woodwork furniture and floor coverings with varied color harmonies.
New arrivals include Ladies Ivory Kid 8 inch lace boots with leather Louie Cuban heel for 7.00 and Ivory Top Black Kid Vamp with Cuban heel at 7.50. Havanna Brown Vamp and Cuff 8 inch lace boot 8.50 and Plum Brown Kid 8 inch lace boot 6.50. White Kid 8 inch lace boots priced 6.00 and 9.00.
The report from New York on February 14 describes a contested estate matter regarding Mary C Phipps, a housekeeper at Wantage. Deputy and General Attorneys filed an intervention in a lawsuit seeking the seizure and recovery of stakes and a trap connected to the estate dispute, with several ducks allegedly affected.
In a confusing OCR fragment, the Vatican purportedly orders a colonization program involving 15,000,000 and 5,076 Belgian families to acquire land. Mentions imperial entities and various names, but specifics and coherency are unclear. The report references Gardima, Belgiem, and a scheme linked to colonization and financial guarantees.
A fragmented notice outlines a plan to move a family to California and grant 40 acres with 15 months of support, listing contact times and a property owner Ralph Shaffer. Mentions a US government context, weights, and other scattered details about Oregon and Kemmerer, with an admission fee and an advertised event.
In a snowy inland meet Pendleton led with 104 as Wallace trailed. Kalispell Wenatchee Kellogg Kellogg and Wallace posted strong scores while Kalispell and Kellogg shared the top spots. Multiple clubs posted notable scores amid rough conditions. Lewiston Garfield Sunnyside and Pendleton showed mixed results.
Weston column records visits and events in late February. Mrs Alexander McKenzie of Walla Walla guests of Mrs A A Liemlien. Mothers Meeting at the Masonic Hall draws a good crowd. Mrs Kitty Kab from Portland visiting Grandma Vanwinkle. Robert Wiemeren buys a new car. A special party of friends hosts a Genock dinner February 27. Odd Fellows and Rebekah meet jointly February 27. Mrs Sarah McDoural returns from relatives near Menniston. Mrs William McKensie of Walla Walla guests of Mr and Mrs B M Smith. Bari Licusilen from Walla Walla spends weekend in Wereton. Ethel Waddingham returns from California trip. Lied Kinbee visits Stella Shaw in Stanfield for the summer. Reed Kirkpatrick recovering from a serious illness. Five new members joined the local club recently. WCTC club meeting held at Mrs WO Seoul’s residence.
Washington Feb 4 Ambassador Willard in Madrid reports that twelve American prisoners from Yarrowdale are absent. The wording is garbled but indicates concern over missing detainees and cases related to Yarrowdale.
Fat stock is shipped weekly to Portland markets from Stanfield. James Kidwell sent five head of cattle while Wm H Daughtry sent one load and N Stanfield one carload of sheep. The Women’s Study Club met at Mrs CW Connor’s home and discussed Alaska improvements. Mrs Alexander Reid hosted about 29 ladies on Mar bars street. Social gatherings, readings, and poems followed with refreshments. Local residents attended meetings, travelled to Pendleton and Hermiston, and Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays were observed at Mansfield schools.
An Oregonian ad discusses Dr Elimer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims relief from back and urinary issues, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from local druggists or mail for a sample, noting the Pan County Delivery.
A vintage reminder urges mothers to trust the California Fig Syrup Company product for children's cleansing of stomach, liver, and bowels. The appeal warns against castor oil and calomel and stresses using only the authentic syrup with full dosing directions.
This week the Yank of Stanfield purchased a new posting and adding machine. The purchase signals an upgrade in local operations and suggests increased efficiency for daily tasks. No further details on price or supplier are provided.
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